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The Bowers and Wilkins Z2 high-performance audio system has a built-in Lightning connector so you can dock your compatible iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPod nano® for easy charging and music playback. The Z2 is compatible with Apple AirPlay, so you can wirelessly stream music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch — even your computer through iTunes®.

Advanced audio design

The Z2 features high-quality electronics and drivers to deliver spacious, detailed sound. Its two full-range drivers are framed by baskets designed to minimize rear sound reflection and coloration. Each driver has its own individual amplifier to ensure greater accuracy and reduce cross-interference.

The AirPlay advantage

AirPlay uses your Wi-Fi® network to connect the Z2 speaker system wirelessly to your iTunes® library on your computer.You can send music to multiple Z2s (or other AirPlay-compatible systems like the Zeppelin Air) to simultaneously play your music in different locations throughout your home. And you can control the volume levels of each connected player individually or jointly through your computer's iTunes program.

With your Apple portable — iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch — you have even more options. Stream music wirelessly directly from your device to the Z2. Or use your portable as a remote to control your computer's iTunes library.— download Apple's Remote app, and then you can select songs and playlists or adjust the volume level of the system on the fly.

I was impressed with the Z2's quality and quantity of sound right out of the box. Bass output was hefty without being overbearing, mids sounded quite natural, and the high-frequencies were detailed and crisp.

— David Brown, Crutchfield A/V Writer

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dock compatible with most iPhone and iPod® models with a Lightning connector

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Just what I wanted

Fairly easy to set up once I found the little button that changed the idiot light from puce to blue. Then the sound came from the speaker! It's a great addition to my kitchen, where I have NO radio reception at all. I'm pleased with the sound quality. Lots of volume, too!

Pros:Good footprint (not too big). Good sound with lots of volume. iPhone just pops right in and even charges while you listen.

Z2

The Z2 has extraordinary sound for its size and is easy to link to your home network. It is absolutely capable of filling a large room in your home with full sound (highs and lows) directly from you iPod, iPhone, iPad, or desktop computer utilizing Apple's Airplay technology. The Z2 does not provide deep base as with a multi-channel home sound system with powered subwoofers. It's price and size are perfect for when you would like to add some quality sounding music to an area of your home, whether for your deck, living room or your child's bedroom.

Apple perfect

This box fills the room with balanced sound. Very impressed with what it puts out. Ease of using Air Play is a real plus. I have yet to use the dock yet but I bet it works fine. My only issue was the remote which I believe doesn't work if you are playing from your iPhone or iPad. besides no need for it if you are using a device where you can play and control volume ect. I am especially impressed with the solid base that comes from such a small speaker yet projection of highs are there. Separation is hard to detect but not an issue with most of the music I listen to. I placed it on a small table with about 6 inches of space from a live wall and centered in a large room with high ceiling. Carpet and a sofa I believe help keep it from being too lively. Very nice addition to my Apple devices including the Mac where expanded iTunes can be used with AirPlay. Small box big sound!

good sound, terrible usability

OK if you have AppleTV, otherwise, forget it. No wireless. Not as advertised.

Pros:Good sound.

Cons:Limited usability - aplle TV required for advertised functions.

Crutchfield response on Monday, December 01, 2014Thanks for your review. The Z2 doesn't require the use of an Apple TV for wireless streaming, only an iPhone or iPad (or a computer running iTunes). The Z2 connects to your home network using the Bowers & Wilkins Control app, which is available for free on the App store. Streaming is done via AirPlay.

B&W z2 AirPlay speaker

Great sound for the price and size and easy setup. This isn't some wimpy battery powered Bluetooth speaker - it kicks clear bass out. Make sure you have good wifi reception or wire it up to ensure dropless playback. Also nice to have the Lightning dock and line in for extra usability.

Excellent compact speaker

The Z2 is an excellent compact speaker, worthy of the B&W pedigree. Once connected to your network, the sound difference when streaming via AirPlay is crystal clear and the bass is surprisingly satisfying for a speaker of this size. One minor issue to bear in mind during set-up is that if your wi-fi password contains any special characters, such as "#,$,%,&' etc, then the Z2 will not connect.

Pros:Minimalistic design
Clear sound, good bass
Compact but powerful

Cons:Special characters in existing wi-fi network passwords need to be removed to allow successful set up

Nice wireless speaker system for close listening.

I have tinnitus, so listening to speakers situated close to my head is much more pleasurable than the usual across-the-room setup. The Z2 is the best nearfield listening experience I've had. And it's a nice looking piece of equipment, too.

I had one setup issue. I thought having a wireless router was enough to get the Z2 up and running, but it wasn't. I had to buy an after-market Wireless USB Micro Adapter to establish a wireless network between the music in iTunes on the Windows computer in my LR and the Z2 in my bedroom. After that, it was a snap.

It can also be attached to a computer un-wirelessly, using an ethernet cable. Both sound great, and I'm thinking of buying a second Z2.

Pros:Everything: sound quality, wirelessness is cool, can be used for nearfield listening, great modern look.

Cons:None, though I wish I'd known about needing the wireless USB adapter at first, instead of having to wait for it to arrive a week later.

RICH FULL SOUND

I have set this unit up permanently in my kitchen. For it's size and cost it does an admirable job. I am very satisfied. Just what I expected from a B&W.

Pros:Very easy to set up.
Looks good in the kitchen.
Rich full sound.

Cons:The speaker and my iPAD are very close to my microwave such that I cannot play the speaker with the microwave on. This is not the fault of the speaker. Unfortunately wifi and the microwave both operate at the same
frequency.
Bass a little uneven with certain music.

Great package Great price

After many various sound docks I feel I found the winner the sound is rich and clear bass sounds are clear . The convenience is what sold me a unit that charges and uses airplay is a clear winner !!! The lightning adaptor moves with the phone so it feels more secure

Great iPhone speaker dock

I was looking for a high quality speaker dock with a lightning connector for the new iPhone. I have an old Boston Duo clock radio and a newer Cue R1 clock radio but they both have the old 30 pin connector and was no longer compatible with my new phone. I have always been impressed by the sound of B&W speakers so when the z2 went on sale for half price I jumped at the chance. It has very impressive build quality. The sound is top notch. Reasonable bass, centered clear vocals and smooth highs that aren't harsh. Sounds much bigger than it is and will fill my medium sized room with full range sound It has a remote and connects easily with apple products with its airplay Overall a great deal at the price

B & W Z2

I purchased the Z2 to use as a charging dock and speaker system for my rec. room. It was very easy to set up and sounded great. I gave it a four star rating because I have three iPhones that would be docking on this dock, and they would only work if I removed the cases, which was unhandy. Other wise it worked great. I ended up returning.

Pros:sounds great
easy to set up
looks great

Cons:if you have a case on your iPhone, you have to remove to dock it.

Great Sound - Airplay - dependent on network

I was very pleased by how this unit sounds - especially for the price. The unit is very portable - easy to move from one location to another. I have all Apple devices so I opted for a model that supports Airplay - The advantage of Airplay is that the device hosting the music does not have to be in close proximity to the unit - however it needs to be on the same network (i.e. your MacBook and Z2 need to be on your home wifi network but not necessarily in the same room - and once setup, any device on the same WIFI network supporting airplay such as your iphone or ipad can stream to the Z2) . However in my opinion Airplay setup is more complex than Bluetooth. Not only do you need to setup the network connection of the Z2 (and reset if you move to another WIFI location) but because Airplay depends on the quality of the WIFI - intermittent disruptions in the sound can occur either if the Z2 OR the source device has a poor wifi connection. I will say I managed to get my Z2 working great - but it took some experimentation with different router/Z2 locations

Pros:I my opinion, the positive aspects of this unit are it high quality sound and its portability. Airplay allows you to stream music from any device in your house to the Z2 as long as both are connected to the same network. Price.

Cons:In my opinion, getting Airplay to work reliably is more complicated than a bluetooth device - but when working is superior. Ease of setup really depends on the quality of your WIFI connection.

Very Impressed

Bought this so i could listen to music in the kitchen while making meals and eating. VERY impressed. The packaging is very sturdy, the setup instructions are clear, setup itself takes a few minutes but goes really smoothly. I use it to (a) stream music from iTunes on my PC, via my wireless network (b) play music from my Zune (i know, i know) via the Aux port on the back (c) stream music from my iPhone. The unit can play quite loud for its fairly small size and provides really nice sound quality. Look, for $200, you're not gonna replicate a high end setup, but this is a very flexible unit that is easy to set up, fits anywhere, and sounds great.

Pros:Easy to set up and use, good sound quality. Great value for $200. Flexible - can play music from several different sources.

Compact size, BIG sound

Absolutely what I needed. After reading several reviews, this sounded like the AirPlay speaker for me. Extremely well packed, box within a box. Set up was a breeze after downloading the free iPhone app. I just needed to know my wifi name and password, and I was done in under a minute, quickly streaming high quality music.

Pros:Nice compact size; heavy, durable yet sleek design. Very nice sound. My home wifi system is good, so I haven't had any AirPlay dropouts mentioned in other reviews.

Cons:I think the iPhone port on the speaker top detracts from the overall beautiful design lines. Instead, I wish there was a USB plug in the back to hook up or charge an IOS device. An small insert/cover for the iPhone connector would be nice. Apple will probably change the plugs design in a few years anyways....

Amazing little giant!

Having enjoyed a B&W A7 in our large family room, I had doubts about such a small version living up to the B&W standard. For a small room, this one does just as good. The bass sounds full especially when about 3" from a wall, and the highs are smooth, covering up the digital harshness associated with MP3 files. The vocals are smooth and realistic. An excellent product!

Simply Amazing!

A recent review in a magazine started with, "We hate to gush...but this is by far the best wireless speaker under $500. I couldn't agree more. I find the clarity absolutely stunning! If you are looking for a superior wireless speaker don't hesitate to buy this one. In fact, to take this one step further, don't hesitate to buy this speaker from Crutchfield. In my opinion there is no better company to deal with. They are simply top shelf!

Simply stunning!

Having researched many docks, I was looking for a iPhone 5 dock that not only charged my device, but also complimented my Bowers & Wlkens A7. This device looks beautiful on my nightstand and produces a full and robust sound. It is elequent in design and function.

Product Research

Features

High Quality Audio Design: The Bowers & Wilkins Z2 music
system is equipped with a Class-D amplifier and digital signal processing (DSP).
The Class-D amplifier is rated at 20-watts x 2 channels. The B&W Z2 features two
3.5" full-range drivers for quality sound. The music system's enclosure is made
from glass-filled ABS and feature's Bowers & Wilkins proprietary Flowport
technology. The Bowers & Wilkins Flowport technology dramatically improves the
system's overall bass performance. The unit's rear-firing port is dimpled to
improve air flow, reducing turbulence. The result is less chuffing noise and
less compression at high levels; which means better bass no matter how loud you
like your music.

AirPlay Technology: Apple's AirPlay technology allows music,
downloaded to iTunes, to be streamed wirelessly from your Mac or PC
to the B&W Z2. You can even bypass the computer entirely, and stream
high-quality audio directly from your Apple iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad (all
without the need to dock the device). The Z2 supports Apple Lossless and MP3
audio file transfer. The B&W Z2 and your AirPlay audio source must be connected
to the same wireless network via a WiFi (802.11g/n) router or hub.

iTunes Streaming: The B&W Z2 is able to wirelessly play
audio from your computer's iTunes account via WiFi or Ethernet connection
using AirPlay streaming technology. When connected to the same network as a
computer running iTunes, the Z2 can appear as an output option in the pop-up
menu at the bottom of the iTunes window. You can then browse your iTunes
collection on your computer and stream music to the Z2. To use the AirPlay
feature you need a Mac or Windows-based PC running iTunes (10.2.2 or later)
connected to the same wireless (WiFi) network as the Z2.

Apple Device Streaming: AirPlay also lets you
wirelessly stream your iTunes music and a variety of music apps (such as
Pandora, iHeartRadio, etc) stored on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to the
Z2. So there's no need to dock your Apple device. The Bowers & Wilkins Z2's
AirPlay feature works with iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th gen), iPhone
(3GS/4/4S/5), iPad (1/2/3/4), and iPad mini with iOS 4.3.3 or later;
connected to the same wireless network.

Apple Device Compatibility Chart: The Z2 has been
certified "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone" compatible and supports the
following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 5/24/2013):

Apple Device

Generation

Tested Version

Connection Type

Media Type

Control Type

Display Type

Charge

Lightning Connector

AirPlay

Audio

Video

Remote

iPod/iPhone

Artist/Song Text

Track Info

iPhone

3GS

5.1.1

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

4/4S

8.0

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

5/5C/5S

8.0

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

6

8.0

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

6+

8.0

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

touch

3rd

5.1.1

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

4th

6.1.3

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

5th

8.0

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

nano

6th

1.2 PC

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

7th

1.02 PC

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

iPad

1

5.1.1

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

2/3

8.0

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

4/Air/Mini

8.0

N

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.

Simple Setup: In order to connect your Apple device to the
B&W Z2 music system, you will need to download the
Bowers & Wilkins AirPlay Setup App to your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad
(running iOS 4.3.3 or later). The Bowers & Wilkins AirPlay Setup App is also
available to download for your Mac computer or Windows PC from the
Bowers & Wilkins
Support Site, allowing you to set up and manage the wireless music system
from your computer.

AC Power: The Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Z2 operates off of
standard household AC current, using the supplied AC power adapter. The Z2 will
automatically enter Sleep mode if left inactive for more than 30 minutes.

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